Medieval Indian History MCQs
Multiple choice questions on Medieval Indian History for General Studies and GK preparation of SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations. These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App
1. Which among the following was the work of Sultan Feroz Shah Tughlaq?
[A] Fautuhat-i-Ferozshahi
[B] Fatawa-i-Jahandari
[C] Tarikh-i-Ferozshahi
[D] Tughlaqnama
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Correct Answer: A [Fautuhat-i-Ferozshahi]
Notes:
Fautuhat-i-Ferozshahi was authored by Sultan Feroz Shah Tughlaq himself. He was a Turkic Muslim ruler of the Tughlaq Dynasty, who reigned over the Sultanate of Delhi from 1351 to 1388 A.D.
2. Which of the following battles is subject matter of Alha Khand, a 12th Century epic poetic work in Hindi?
[A] Battle of Mandsaur
[B] Battle of Chittor
[C] Battle of Mahoba
[D] Battles of Tarain
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Correct Answer: C [Battle of Mahoba]
Notes:
Paradidev (Parmal) who fought Prithviraj Chauhan-III in 1182 AD in the Battle of Mahoba. This battle is the subject matter of the Alha Khand (c. 12th Century) is an early poetic work in Hindi which consists of a number of ballads describing the brave acts
3. Dwarasamudra was the capital of which of the following dynasties?
[A] Hoysala
[B] Satavahana
[C] Pandyas
[D] Cholas
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Correct Answer: A [Hoysala]
Notes:
In late 1310, the Delhi Sultanate ruler Alauddin Khalji sent his general Malik Kafur for an expedition to the south India. In February 1311, Malik Kafur besieged the Hoysala capital Dwarasamudra, and the defending ruler Veera Ballala III surrendered without much resistance.
4. Astapradan was a council of Minister of which among the following ?
[A] Gupta Administration
[B] Chola Administration
[C] Maratha Administration
[D] Rajput administration
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Correct Answer: C [Maratha Administration]
Notes:
Ashta Pradhan was a system of ministerial delegation in Maratha empire. It means a council of eight. It was set up by Maratha King Shivaji.
5. Who among the following was the first writer to use Urdu as a medium of poetic Expression?
[A] Amir Khusaru
[B] Mirza Ghalib
[C] Bahadur Shah Zafar
[D] Faiz
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Correct Answer: A [Amir Khusaru]
Notes:
Amir Khusrau was a Sufi singer, poet and scholar. He was an iconic figure in the cultural history of the Indian subcontinent. He was a mystic and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi.
6. Identify the dance form with the help of given information:
- It started as a ritual dance form in the latter part of Bhakti movement
- The dance is accompanied by musical composition called borgeets
- This dance form was once the domain of celibate male monks, but now is performed by male as well as female dancers
Select the correct answer from options given below:
[A] Sattriya
[B] Yakshagana
[C] Kuchipudi
[D] Mohiniyattam
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Correct Answer: A [Sattriya]
Notes:
All given features are of Sattriya dance form. It was introduced in the 15th century A.D by the great Vaishnava saint and reformer of Assam, Mahapurusha Sankaradeva.
7. Why did Md-Bin-Tughlak change his capital from Delhi to Hyderabad/Deogiri?
[A] Because he wanted to improve trade in Deccan
[B] Because he wanted to spread Islam in the Deccan
[C] Because he wanted to punish the people of Delhi
[D] Because he wanted to escape from Mongolian invasion
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Correct Answer: D [Because he wanted to escape from Mongolian invasion]
Notes:
By the time people reached Daulatabad, Muhammad Bin Tughlaq changed his mind and decided to abandon the new capital and move to his old capital Delhi. It is believed that he wished to shift the capital as a safeguard measure from Mongol Invasion. The plan of shifting capital was completely failed.
8. How the succession of Delhi Sultans to the throne took place?
[A] Hereditary
[B] After fight between brothers
[C] By killing the father
[D] Invasion
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Correct Answer: B [After fight between brothers]
Notes:
The rulers of Delhi Sultanate came in power with the help of sword and army, so there was no definite law of succession. Military strength between brothers was the main factor in succession to the throne, which later gave birth to political instability.
9. Which of the following statements about Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq is correct?
[A] He introduced paper currency
[B] He introduced the postal system
[C] He was the ablest man among the crowned heads of the medieval age
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [He was the ablest man among the crowned heads of the medieval age]
Notes:
• Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq introduced token currency in brass and copper, in place of gold and silver. He was the ablest man of the medieval age.
• The first post office in India was established by British East India Company in Bombay in 1764.
10. Which one of the following is a monument constructed by Sher Shah?
[A] Kila-Kuhna Mosque at Delhi
[B] Atala Masjid at Jaunpur
[C] Bara Sona Masjid at Gaur
[D] Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque at Delhi
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Correct Answer: A [Kila-Kuhna Mosque at Delhi]
Notes:
Qila-i Kuhna Mosque was built by Sher Shah Sur during the interval of Sur dynasty rule. Qila-i-Kuhna Mosque is a mosque located inside the premises of Purana Qila in Delhi. After Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun, he occupied Purana Qila. There, he built the mosque for his private use, which became a “symbol of his royal aspiration”.
